The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has intensified its crackdown on violent crime, resulting in the fatal shooting of a suspected armed robber during a gun battle at Abedwum, near Akrokerri, in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
Addressing the media on the progress of ongoing crime-fighting efforts, the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, revealed that on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 the police received intelligence about a robbery incident unfolding at Abedwum.
“Immediately upon receiving the information, the Obuasi Divisional Operations team moved to the scene. On arrival, the suspects fled into a nearby forest while firing gunshots,” ACP Nyaaba narrated.
He added that the police team pursued the suspects into the forest and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire, which resulted in the death of one of the armed men.
A search of the deceased suspect’s backpack revealed 14 rounds of live ammunition and other incriminating items.
According to ACP Nyaaba, the remaining suspects, believed to have sustained gunshot wounds, managed to escape. He called on the public to assist in locating the injured suspects.
“We are urging the public to report any individuals with suspicious wounds or injuries, especially those suspected to be from gunshots, to the nearest police station.
“We also encourage citizens to support the police by volunteering information on criminal activities,” he appealed.
Four Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested
In a related development, the Ashanti South Police Command has apprehended four suspected armed robbers in the Amansie Central District. The suspects were identified as Rahman Alhassan, 27; Nurudeen Fatawu, 25; Naafewu Masahud, 22 and Yaw Saake, 42.
ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba stated that on July 9, 2025 the regional operations team on patrol responded to a distress call indicating that four men had blocked the Ankanko-Asuoso-Fenaso road and were robbing commuters.
Upon reaching the scene, the police encountered the suspects in the act. The suspects, upon noticing the police presence, attempted to flee on motorbikes but the police gave a hot chase, disabled the motorbikes and arrested all four.
A search conducted on the suspects revealed one pump-action gun, 20 rounds of AAA ammunition, a sword, and a string of talismans.
ACP Nyaaba reiterated the police’s commitment to fighting violent crime and maintaining public safety across the region.
